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Long Branch Early Childhood Program

10218 NC 72 East, Lumberton, NC 28358
licensed capacity
30
a week, county median
$111

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About Long Branch Early Childhood Program

Long Branch Early Childhood Program is a licensed child care center in Lumberton, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving preschoolers.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Long Branch Early Childhood Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Robeson County has a median price of $111 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Robeson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$148
Home daycare$171

Toddler

Center$130
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$111
Home daycare$104

School age

Center$60
Home daycare$59

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Long Branch Early Childhood Program

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#78000288
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

  3. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. S.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Long Branch Early Childhood Program

Is Long Branch Early Childhood Program licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Long Branch Early Childhood Program last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Long Branch Early Childhood Program had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Long Branch Early Childhood Program care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Long Branch Early Childhood Program accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Long Branch Early Childhood Program's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (910) 739-3864 to confirm.

How much does Long Branch Early Childhood Program cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (910) 739-3864 to ask.

What is Long Branch Early Childhood Program's phone number?

(910) 739-3864.

Where is Long Branch Early Childhood Program?

10218 NC 72 East, Lumberton, NC 28358. The nearest other daycare we list is Long Branch School Prime Time, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).